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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.03, 1,458.67 and 615.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.03, 1,458.67 and 615.17 is: 848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.03 : 1,458.67 = 615.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.03/1,458.67 = 615.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.03x = 1,458.67 × 615.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.03x = 897,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,330.02/1,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.92

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